Drew Anthony is a singer whose talent does not stop with a voice. He is a natural born entertainer, when on stage he is like a fish in water said N.Y.U. Professor and Tenor John Kuhn. He pursues his career with a passionate determination; he is setting the standard according to the Connecticut Post.

Since he received his B.F.A. from the Mannes College of Music Jazz Division in 1998, he has established himself as one of the finest jazz singers in the Tri-State area. He has produced his own show that is successful on many stages ranging from the Shubert Theater, the Foxwoods Resort & Casino and the OpSail CT Tall Ship Event. He has recorded three CDs live, the first of which is entitled You don't know me, which includes blues pianist Junior Mance on the title song. He has the first CD of his continuing series On The Road completed which has been seen on local television stations throughout the state of Connecticut. His most recent musical show The American Standards was a hit at the famed Danny's Skylight Room Cabaret and has been very successful in CD sales. He has concertized at the Jazz Spot in New York City, Yale University's Sprague Memorial Hall and the famous Shubert Theater.

He has studied jazz voice with internationally known jazz recording artists Sheila Jordan, Jackie Paris, and classically with Munich's Bavarian State Opera tenor, John Kuhn.

Drew Anthony has sung in ensembles with Benny Powell, Arnie Lawrence and Chico Hamilton. Has recorded with the celebrated blues pianist, Junior Mance. He has sung with the popular jazz recording artist Sheila Jordan, and was privileged to sing at the legendary Blue Note with the Charles Tolliver Orchestra. He displayed his vocal versatility when he sang with the Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra under the direction of percussionist Bobby Sanabria at Manhattan's underground Latin nightclub the Nuyorican Poets Café.

When not leading his own bands The Drew Anthony Trio or The Drew Anthony Big Band, he also appears as a special guest vocalist with theSounds of Swing Jazz Orchestra. The power of the 18 instruments combined with Drew Anthony's exciting voice makes an extraordinary show

With all of his training and experience Drew Anthony has opened his own studio. When not performing he teaches vocal technique and also offers piano instruction. His studio is equipped with a grand piano and has full digital recording capabilities.

Drew Anthony, a singer who has gained the respect of many veteran jazz musicians with his patience, hard work, and musicianship, is also capturing audiences with a true vocal talent and stage presence that is unmatched by most singers today.

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